Review: The Story of Christmas by by Patricia A. Pingry and Illustrated by Alice Buckingham

Beautifully illustrated, The Story of Christmas brings the story of the Nativity to the young reader. Wonderfully written, this board book captures the heart of the celebration and meaning of Christmas.

She does a beautiful job presenting everything on a level that they can understand and enjoy. This is perfect for those who want to introduce the story behind Christmas and have a conversation. I love the illustrations and how they capture and compliment the time of the story being told.

This would be a wonderful book to have for your collection. If you're not familiar with this author, please check out her other board books. She has some wonderful books that I know you will enjoy.

Pages: 22

Reading Level: 1-4

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Review: Sweet Dreams, Lil Paw by Bruce Dierking and Illustrated by Penny Weber

If you’ve got a little one and are from a dog family, you will love this book. Sweet Dreams, Lil Paw is the first book in the Power Paw series. This series is intended to grow with it’s readers to age 10. From reading this book, you can tell the stories that you will warm the heart and inspire conversation.

In Sweet Dreams, Lil Paw, we are introduced to cute little pup named Lil Paw. She is adorable and the youngest in the family. Feeling sad and afraid, when she closes her eyes for bed, her big dreams make her feel fearless and unstoppable.

In a family of working dogs and trainers, Lil Paw is too small but truly loves and admires her famil. She is awaiting the day she can be like them.

This is a wonderful beftime book to inspire kids to dream big rather than be afraid. One day, there time will come where they can be anything they put their mind to.

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Review: Once Upon a Christmas by Dawn Young and Illustrated by Kenneth Anderson

Once Upon a Christmas is a wonderful holiday read that was so much fun. With it's beautiful, inviting cover, it makes you excited to celebrated Christmas with some familiar friends. We tag along with The Three Bears for their first ever Christmas Eve celebration. The party is full of all fun things to do but nothing goes as expected. With a wrench thrown in for Santa, they all try to come together to save Christmas.

It was such a treat seeing some familiar characters from my childhood in the book. It has such a lovely message of how when people come together, great things can happen. There is always something special about these type of holiday books. Thing would be a wonderful addition to your holiday reading.

This book has 32 pages.

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Review: Wreck the Halls by Melinda Lee Rathjen and Illustrated by Gareth Williams

Wreck the Halls is a cute board book about an excited wrecker who wants to help his wonderful friends decorate and bring holiday cheer. Tag along with this wrecker and follow this fun story that shows your little reader the heart of what Christmas spirit is.

This book has 20 pages.

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Review: Joy to the World by Pamela Kennedy

Cute and festive, we tag along with the Veggie Tales for their Christmas show. With solo performances, songs performed and a reenactment of the First Christmas, their excitement infectious, brings joy to everyone showing them the importance of Christmas.

These books are such a joy to read. Colorful and brings a smile to the face. What a nice story to share with each other for the holidays.

If you’re not familiar with this series, make sure you check out the other wonderful books.

This book has 20 pages.

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Review: But Why...?: "do I have to get vaccinated" by Susan Kumar (But Why? Stem Series)

Kids are naturally curious. With this global disease that has changed the course of our lives from the past couple of years, here's a book that tries to relate the importance of vaccinations and protocols where kids can understand. It's beautiful illustrations and message shows other kids the bravery of this young girl who learns and go through the process of being vaccinated. It has good information and answers questions to hopefully satisfy their curiosity and relate important information in terms that are comprehensive to them

Overall, cute book with a wonderful message. This is part of a wonderful series that includes other books that address other topics related that will help them learn more and inspire conversation between you.

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